Coastal Vascular Center Blog
8 Facts About Peripheral Arterial Disease
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, is a condition in which plaque builds up inside the arteries of your legs, limiting blood flow to your lower extremities. PAD can be just as dangerous as heart disease because it increases the risk of having a heart attack or...
Leg Amputation Can Be Avoided in PAD Patients
Each year, more than 150,000 amputations are performed in the US to remove toes, legs or feet affected by advanced peripheral artery disease (PAD). Modern treatment options can restore blood flow to affected limbs and reduce the risk of amputation. PAD patients are...
How Arterial Disease Affects Your Life
Peripheral arterial disease, or PAD, occurs when arteries become blocked by plaque. Plaque is a substance that forms when fatty substances (cholesterol, for example) stick together and build up on the walls of the arteries. When most people think about arteries,...
Uterine Fibroid Embolization Education is Key For The Proper Treatment
Nearly two decades after the ground-breaking uterine fibroid embolization (UFE) procedure was introduced, the minimally invasive option to treat uterine fibroids still lags far behind hysterectomy, according to a recent medical study. Even with nine out of 10 women...
How Diabetes Can Affect Your Risk Of PAD
Diabetes is a life-changing disease that can threaten your health in many ways, besides what it does to your blood sugar regulation. You may already know that it can affect your vision and even lead to kidney damage or liver disease. But you may not know that...
What Are Venous Stasis Ulcers & How Can They Be Treated?
Venous stasis ulcers, also called "venous leg ulcers," are wounds on the skin. They are due to a pooling of blood in veins. These ulcers happen most often on the legs. Usually, mild injuries and wounds heal with time. The average time it takes for people to recover...
Diagnosing Peripheral Arterial Disease
Diagnosing PAD According to the American Heart Association: The most common symptom of peripheral artery disease (PAD) in the lower extremities is a painful muscle cramping in the hips, thighs or calves when walking, climbing stairs or exercising. The pain of PAD...
What Is The Difference Between Varicose Veins And Spider Veins?
When talking about swollen veins on the legs, you may hear terms such as varicose veins and spider veins used interchangeably, even though these are two different vein issues. While they can occur for similar reasons, it’s essential to know the difference when...
The Dangers Of Leaving Varicose Veins Untreated
Usually, varicose veins are considered unsightly blemishes under the skin. However, treating these dilated blood vessels can be about more than just appearances. Leaving varicose veins untreated can lead to various medical conditions. Most patients with varicose...
What are Abnormal Veins?
Bulging veins are a sign of venous insufficiency. Allowing symptoms like bulging veins and ankle swelling to go untreated can further affect your quality of life. Stop wondering about bulging veins. Visit our Vein Center to see patient resources that help you...
